by PerErik | Nov 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
What are the essential skills for 6 to 8 year olds? There are a few exercises or skills that we teach from 6-8 yrs old, the first is called around the world, kids take the ball, put it on the strings and you have to roll the ball around the edge of your racket without...
by PerErik | Nov 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The second skill for 6 to 8 year old players is called bounce up! This skill requires the 6 to 8 year old player to let the ball bounce and then bounce it up and do that for 10 consecutive shots. The key is they have to do it without missing. This focus is on the...
by PerErik | Nov 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
What is the third skill for 6 to 10 year olds? The third skill is called down’s, the player has the ball and must bounce it down with the racket in your hand for 10 consecutive shots. This requires focus and it is like dribbling in basketball they have to...
by PerErik | Nov 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Another skill for 6 to 10 year old players! The goal is called UP’s. the drill is the player has to bounce the ball on the strings up with out it striking the ground for 10 consecutive hits. the key is they have to bounce with control or power level that allows...
by PerErik | Nov 27, 2012 | Tennis Tips
What is the first rally for 6 to 10 year olds? The key is not to use the net use the double alley, the single sideline and the double side line. The players have to do (ups) between the lines, you’re out if your shot travels or bounces outside the alley. the...
